Centre using ED to subdue opposition: Sharad Pawar

Pune: The BJP-led Union government is using the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to “subdue” opposition parties across the country, NCP president Sharad Pawar alleged on Saturday. Speaking to mediapersons here, Pawar said the misuse of the investigation agency was being seen not only in Maharashtra but in other states too. PTI

5 stray dogs killed in acid attack in Ujjain

Indore: At least five stray dogs died after some unidentified persons poured acid on them in Madhya Pradesh’s Ujjain, prompting the police to register a case after animal lovers raised concerns over the barbaric act. The matter came to light when an animal rights group in Indore received a call that some strays had been attacked with acid. PTI

Cong bags 598 panchayat samiti seats in R’sthan

Jaipur: The ruling Congress in Rajasthan has won 670 panchayat samiti seats and the Opposition BJP 551 of a total of 1,564 in six districts where polling was held in three phases. PTI

Former police officer Atri joins NC in Jammu

Jammu: A former police officer on Saturday joined the National Conference here. Ex-DIG Ashok Kumar Atri was welcomed into the party fold by Jammu provincial president DS Rana. PTI

Yes Bank case: Kapoor’s kin get interim bail

Mumbai: A CBI court has granted interim bail to Yes Bank founder Rana Kapoor’s wife and daughter in a case involving DHFL. The two were named as accused in supplementary chargesheet. PTI

Rawat fears acid attack threat during campaign

Dehradun: Former Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat has expressed apprehensions on the threat of an acid attack during Congress’ ‘Parivartan Yatra’ in the state as part of a conspiracy to disrupt the party’s campaign for the 2022 polls. PTI